Words with the letter C

The letter C can be a clever asset in Scrabble when used strategically. Valued at 3 points, it offers more scoring potential than some of the more common consonants, without being as difficult to play as higher-point tiles like X or Q. C works well at the start of many common words—like cat, cold, or clean—and it’s also found in blends like ch, cl, or cr, which opens up a variety of word possibilities. If you’re able to land a C on a double or triple letter score, it can quickly turn an ordinary word into a strong point earner.

One of the best ways to play C is by pairing it with high-frequency vowels like A or O to build words such as can, cop, or code. You can also use it to extend words: for example, turning are into care or old into cold. Keep an eye out for opportunities to create compound words or plural forms using C. While C isn’t used in many two-letter words, its role in creating longer, higher-scoring plays makes it an essential part of a smart Scrabble strategy. Played at the right time, C can be the key to gaining an edge on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
punctum	19	19
puncture	17	17
punctured	19	19
punctures	18	18
puncturing	22	22
punditic	17	17
punditocracies	26	26
punditocracy	26	26
pungencies	21	21
pungency	21	21
puranic	15	15
purchasable	24	24
purchase	17	17
purchased	19	19
purchaser	18	18
purchasers	19	19
purchases	18	18
purchasing	22	22
purification	23	23
purifications	24	24
purificator	21	21
purificators	22	22
purificatory	24	24
puristic	15	15
puristically	23	23